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Distance Education

We have been providing high-quality distance education for over a decade.

Our distance education programs allow you to complete scheduled lectures and discussions live online or complete unscheduled learning exercises and resources at any time convenient to you.

This “virtual campus” allows us to provide great support from professors, facilitators, student services, advising, and accommodations, all available to assist you through your program.

Featured Programs

Law Clerk Grads 2023 at Northern College

Law Clerk

Offered exclusively online, Northern’s two-year Law Clerk program has built-in flexibility as you gear up for a career as a legal assistant in a law office, or government or industry legal department.

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Office Administration

Claim your place as an essential member of a financial management team with our two-year diploma in Accounting, where you’ll learn how to balance the books and perform analyses critical to daily operations in finance.

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Addiction & Mental Health Worker

The Addictions & Mental Health Worker (AMHW) program allows students to analyze intersecting causes and impacts of addiction and mental health issues from a multidimensional framework and a strengths-based approach to supporting clients.

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Mining Engineering Technician

The Mining Engineering Technician program prepares you for a successful career in the mining industry, where you’ll learn to collect and analyze data that will help operating departments succeed in mines and mineral processing plants across northern Ontario and worldwide.

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What Our Students & Alumni Are Saying

I chose Northern College because based on testimonials from previous employers, friends and colleagues, HSM Northern College has a world renowned reputation for producing high quality, well educated graduates with a high rate of employment. I highly recommend Northern College.”

MacKenzie-Adam Armstrong, Distance Learning, Mining Engineering Technician

MacKenzie-Adam Mining Engineering Technician alumni at Northern College

What Our Students & Alumni Are Saying

Choosing the Northern College Law Clerk diploma took a lot of soul searching and time before I finally clicked “accept offer!” The final choice of the Law Clerk program at Northern in partnership with Canadore came down to the accessibility, the course content, the placement portion, and reputation.

Emma Folkema, Distance Learning, Law Clerk

Emma F Law Clerk Graduate at Northern College

What Our Students & Alumni Are Saying

My two-year journey in the Business program at Northern College has truly been an incredible learning adventure. Through this program, I’ve not only gained knowledge but have also built lifelong connections that I know will serve me well in the future.

Kara Tremblay, Distance Learning, Business Graduate

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All Distance Programs

Academic Upgrading: Academic and Career Entrance Program
Accommodation and Human Rights Management
Addiction and Mental Health Worker
Business
Business Fundamentals
Business Fundamentals – Flexible
Business – Accounting
Business – Human Resources
Business – Marketing
Child Welfare Micro-Credentials
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Due Diligence Health Care
E-Learning Courses
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education – Flexible
Education Support Worker Micro-Credentials
Educational Support
English Proficiency: English As A Second Language (ESL) & English Academic Program (GAS EAP)
General Arts & Science
Human Resources Management
Introduction to Supervisory Management
Law Clerk
Leadership Development Series
Legal Office Assistant
Maintenance Management Professional
Credential
Ontario College Certificate (1 Year)
Ontario College Diploma (2 Year)
Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Year)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate (1 Year)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate (2 Year)
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate of Apprenticeship
Micro-Credential
Training Certificate
Program Areas
Business & Office Administration
Community Services
Health Sciences
Emergency Services
Veterinary Sciences
Engineering Technologies & Trades
Mining
Welding
Training Areas
Trades & Mining
Leadership & Professional Skills
Health Courses
General Interest
Funded Training
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Find Your True North.

At Northern College, you’re a part of a community.

From your teachers to support staff and administrators, we are all here to help you get an education and make lasting connections along the way.

Your success is incredibly important to you, so we provide student support to help you achieve your goals. From study assistance and accessibility services to mental health support and financial aid, we’ve got you covered.

Student Supports & Services

Does Northern College sound like a good fit for you?

Here’s how to take your first steps on your new exciting and rewarding career path.

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